could any one please advise how to sew together the lovely lace bell's. as i am new to fsl, please reply thank you.

got some good answers here so we will be waiting to see it. *4u all

zig zag them, they pull together as you sew.

You have some good answers here haskins, hope your bells work out fine. Love and hugs sweetie, it's good to see you here.

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by ruthie 17 Aug 2009

haskins, I notice in the tutorial that Shirlene pointed you to, Kenny glues the bell pieces together.

U have gotten enough info to get your bells together haskins. b sure & post a pic of them in projects so we can see what a great job U did *4U

Haskins, by now - you more than likely have this bell stitched and posted in the projects. I will sugguest that you got to the emblibrary site, if you have not. I have embroidered many a piece of lace, but have yet to make a bell - I did do a couple baskets that had a curbed edge on them and the way that I did it - was stitch it out - rinse it out - stitch it together - one section at a time - the last being the hardest to secure under the foot - but I started with the end that curved the most and would creat the most trouble - I hope you have success and can't wait to see your finished project. *4U

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by marjialexa 17 Aug 2009

The FSL Queen has arrived, yay Shirlene!! Hugs, Marji

Good morning, some great answers here - so I'll just give you a flower for asking. Love and blessings Chris

P.S. Welcome to the Cute family.

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You got some advice. I usually do the zigzag stitch all along the edges to be joined. I use the clear heavy duty wash away and it usually tears away from the edges for easy sewing. I rinse it out after stitching together.

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by marjialexa 17 Aug 2009

Yes, sews easier with stabilizer still in, it's softer.

Hi Haskins, marymoore is right. I'm not sure exactly which bells you are doing, but if the design is lacy, I would just tack (zigzag in one place for about 6-8 stitches) at the points where the sides touch. I find it easier to do this while the piece is still on the stabilizer. If that makes it difficult to see exactly where the two pieces go together, I take a little water on a Qtip and lightly rub the stabilizer away. Let it dry then match up the points. After sewing it at all the matching places, I tie (small knot) the tacking stitches. Rinse out most of the stabilizer , leaving some in to give body to the piece. Then go back and trim the tack ends close to the knots.

If the piece is solid (like some boxes and bowls for example), I zigzag right along the entire side. If you use the same color as the piece you are sewing, it'll just disappear into the piece.

I hope this helps. I adore FSL and am glad you tried it. If anything I've written is not clear, please PM me so I'll e sure to see it.

Anne

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by marjialexa 17 Aug 2009

Anne, I'm pretty sure she means the new bells here in the lace section on Cute. Have a look, they're wonderful!

Sorry not much help either wait for Shirlene she will be able to help she is the queen of FSL. welcome to cute have a flower. Lisa

I'm sure one of the FSL experts will be along shortly, but I wanted to welcome you to the Cute Community! Enjoy your time with us, hugs, Marji

ok i know you need 5 pieces stitched out and u just zig zag the bell together but i am no expert to this either lol where is that woman at i am sure shirlene will see this